Chopper crash: VIPs among six on board

Firemen conducting investigations at the crash site. Picture from residents of Kampung Sungai Pening.

PETALING JAYA: At least six people, including several VIPs, are reported to be on board a helicopter that crashed in Semenyih, Kajang on Saturday.

A Civil Aviation Department official said three bodies were found at the crash site at Sg Lalang Semenyih.

The privately-owned chopper was enroute from Kuantan to Subang when it crashed.

Earlier report:

PETALING JAYA: A civilian helicopter crashed in Semenyih, Kajang on Saturday.

It is learnt that two burnt bodies have been recovered at the crash site in Jalan Sg Lalang and Kg Pasir Baru.

It is learnt that a distress call was received by the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department at about 5pm and over 20 firemen have been deployed to assist in the search.

Department of Civil Aviation director-general Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said the number of people on board has yet to be ascertained.